[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 26 (Monday, February 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
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 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO AMEND PL 10-348 TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION 
FOR ESTABLISHING A MEMORIAL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR ITS ENVIRONS 
 TO HONOR VETERANS WHO BECAME DISABLED SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF 
                           THE UNITED STATES

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                             HON. PHIL HARE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 12, 2007

  Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, today I am proud to introduce a bill to 
ensure the creation of a Disabled Veterans Memorial. This bill would 
extend the memorial's charter until 2015, allowing the necessary time 
to raise the private resources and navigate the 10-year approval 
process required to bring the memorial to life in Washington, DC.
  There are more than 3 million disabled veterans living today, and 
millions of veterans from past and future conflicts who will be honored 
by this long-overdue memorial. The memorial will be located on an 
impressive 2-acre site within full view of the U.S. Capitol, adjacent 
to the National Mall, and across Independence Avenue from the U.S. 
Botanical Garden, at Washington Avenue--Canal Street--and Second 
Street, SW.
  Adding to the beauty of our Nation's capital, the memorial will soon 
become one of our country's treasured landmarks. It will bring together 
visitors of all ages and backgrounds--a fitting tribute to the brave 
men and women who stand watch over America. No Federal funds have been 
or may be used for planning and construction of the memorial.
  In the 109th Congress this bipartisan bill passed by voice vote, but 
it was not taken up by the Senate. Therefore it is critical that this 
legislation be considered this Congress, since the authorization for 
the memorial expires in October 2007.
  I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the creation 
of this memorial to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our 
Nation.

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